Agenda 03/14/2017 Item #16F103/14/2017
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category “B” funding to support the four
upcoming April 2017 Sports Events up to $19,300 and make a finding that these expenditures
promote tourism.
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OBJECTIVE: Recommend funding support for managing and promoting four upcoming sports events
in Collier County during FY 17.
CONSIDERATIONS: Collier County is scheduled to host the following events in April 2017. The
Tourism Division Sports Marketing Team has attracted these prestigious events to our community. The
projected hosting costs to manage these events are based on our past experience with similar events. The
Tourism Division proposes to pay Parks and Recreation for the field rental and event staff support
expenses for each event. Field rental and event assistance are authorized expenditures for the BCC
approved sports assistance program. Funding for these events is subject to Board approval.
Naples Spring Shootout will take place April 1-2, 2017. This is a youth soccer tournament and is
projected to attract over 1,000 participants and an estimated 500 room nights for the weekend. The
expenses to be paid for this event will be assistance with equip ment rental, trainers and field rental at
North Collier Regional Park up to a total cost of $6,950.00 and park staff overtime costs up to $1,500.00
for a total of $8,450.00.
Alligator Alley Challenge will take place April 21-23, 2017. This is a baseball tournament that will take
place at North Collier Regional Park, Veterans Park, and Golden Gate Park. The event will host age 8 -14
participants and on 35 teams and generate 350 room nights. The expenses to be paid for this event will be
assistance with event marketing, event staff and officials fees up to a total of $2,000.00 and $1,500 for
parks staff overtime for a total of $3,500.00.
USPTA National Clay Court Championship will take place April 28-30, 2017 at Naples Bath and
Tennis Club and will feature both men’s and women’s singles and doubles competition. The event is
projected to attract over 100 athletes and approximately 150 room nights. The expenses to be paid for this
event will be assistance with tennis official’s fees and event staff support for the tournament for a total of
$1,400.00.
Adidas Spring Classic will take place April 29-30, 2017 at North Collier Regional Park. This is a youth
soccer tournament that is in their 8th year of competition in Naples. The tournament is projected to attract
60 teams and generate 400 room nights. The expenses to be paid for this event will be equipment rental,
trainers, and field rental at North Collier Regional Park up to a total cost of $4,450.00, and park event
staff overtime cost up to $1,500.00 for a total of $5,950.00.
FISCAL IMPACT: Funding of up to $19,300.00 for these four sports events is included in the BCC
approved FY 17 Tourism Division budget in Fund 184 for Sports Marketing Event support.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management Plan from this
action.
ADVISORY BOARD RECOMMENDATION: The Tourist Development Council recommended
approval of this item 9-0 at the February 27, 2017 meeting.
LEGAL CONSIDERATION: This item is approved as to form and legality and requires majority vote
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RECOMMENDATION: That the Board of County Commissioners approves Tourist Development Tax
Category “B” funding to support four upcoming April 2017 sports events up to $19,300.00 and make a
finding that these expenditures promote tourism.
Prepared By: Michael Obyc, Senior Sports Marketing Manager, Tourism Division
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Item Summary: Recommendation to approve Tourist Development Tax Category “B” funding to
support the four upcoming April 2017 Sports Events up to $19,300 and make a finding that these
expenditures promote tourism.
Meeting Date: 03/14/2017
Prepared by:
Title: Tourist Development Tax Coordinator – Tourism
Name: Kelly Green
02/28/2017 2:05 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Division Director - Tourism – Tourism
Name: Jack Wert
02/28/2017 2:05 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Tourism Jack Wert Additional Reviewer Completed 02/28/2017 2:08 PM
County Attorney's Office Colleen Greene Level 2 Attorney Review Completed 02/28/2017 2:48 PM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 03/01/2017 11:23 AM
Office of Management and Budget Valerie Fleming Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 03/01/2017 12:26 PM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 03/03/2017 5:53 PM
County Manager's Office Nick Casalanguida Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 03/05/2017 11:30 AM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 03/14/2017 9:00 AM
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